What do guard bees do? Who are the enemies of honey bees?
We know that in a hive, bees have different jobs, that resemble our regular human jobs. Some are harvesting for nectar or pollen, some are …
Author: Laura Bujor
Laura Bujor is the author and founder of HealthyWithHoney.com. She built this website as a personal journey to discover the power of honey and share it with the world.
She learned directly from beekeepers and took a course in apitherapy. In 2024 she became a UMF™ Mānuka Honey Specialist, determined to teach the world what exactly a good reliable source of medical grade honey is.
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A comparison between Trigona bee honey and Apis Mellifera bee honey
Not all bees are alike. The stingless bee Trigona, aka kelulut bee, is a tiny wild bee that produces honey, too. And because honey is …
A little history of bee venom therapy
Bee venom therapy was neither invented, nor discovered. It was recognized. For as long as honey bees exist, people noticed that a sting may be …
What is beechwood honey? One premium honey from New Zealand.
What is beechwood honey is a question I put myself after seeing it on Amazon. In Europe there is no such thing as beech honey, …
Chinese milkvetch honey aka astragalus honey and its benefits
Chinese milkvetch honey is a rare honey, coming mostly from China, Iran or North America, from the species Astragalus adsurges or Astragalus sinicus Linn. It’s …
What is the difference between queen bee and worker bee?
While they start with the same background, queens and worker bees turn out to be different. They all eat royal jelly in the first 3 …
Frequently asked questions about royal jelly
Royal jelly is a controversial product. Like honey, it is made by honey bees, but unlike honey, it is not made from flower nectar, honeydew …
Why is the World Bee Day celebrated on May 20?
The World Bee Day, aka The International Bee Day, is celebrated every year on May 20. This day was not chosen because it is spring, …